5 stars for Rebuilding program, 2 stars for the Dating Foundations Program. I would definitely…read morerecommend Rebuilding after relationship loss, but not so much the dating class.
Review for Rebuilding:
I highly recommend the rebuilding program to anyone going through a divorce or long term relationship separation. This is one of the best investments I've ever made for myself in terms of my own personal development and healing. This is no ordinary "break-up" therapy group. This program really takes you through a deep process of valuable curriculum intended to help you figure out personal patterns leading to unhealthy/unsustainable relational dynamics, and guides you through the inner work necessary to develop a much more fulfilled life in many other areas of your life (and setting you up to establish healthier relationships in the future)! I cannot speak highly enough of the curriculum, structure, peer support, and community here. I have never found it easy to develop community as an adult, especially after the pandemic, and as a result of the group now have solid community with a focus on personal development, fun, and deep connection. I would say what separates this group from others is the deep inner work that the manualized curriculum provides, as well as the unique high touch support the program provides during and after the program. During the program, weekly calls are arranged between yourself and other group participants, and there are weekly social events during and after the group to promote connection and reduce loneliness.
Review for Dating Foundations:
I joined this with very high hopes to get the same transformation I received from Rebuilding. Unfortunately, my experience with this second class was very different.
My feedback for this class, was that I wanted to share some honest feedback regarding the Dating Foundations seminar, which unfortunately fell short of my expectations, especially in comparison to the Rebuilding course. I completed 4 of the 6 classes and originally considered finishing the remaining two in a future cohort, but upon reflection, I don't feel that would be worthwhile given my experience with the first four sessions.
The material felt rushed and lacked the depth and integration I was hoping for. In the first class, we spent nearly 40 minutes on introductions, which left limited time for the core content. Additionally, the session ended 30 min early -- despite my clarification about the scheduled end time -- and the remaining material was bypassed in favor of socializing at Niwot Tavern. This set a tone of fragmentation that continued throughout the course. Each session afterward was partially spent catching up on previous material, and there wasn't enough time for meaningful discussion, partner sharing, or integration of the concepts into real-life dating situations.
The format made it challenging to absorb and apply the dating theory in a practical way. I felt a lack of guidance in translating the material into actionable steps -- particularly around using core gifts in online dating, crafting a profile, screening for attractions of inspiration vs. deprivation, and developing self-awareness in real-life scenarios. Several members of my RB 128 cohort shared similar concerns, expressing a desire for more depth, clarity, practicality, and a stronger community feel similar to what we experienced in Rebuilding.